variants also lavalliere
Definition of lavalierenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

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pendant
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  • Another photo included Perry, showing her necklace with a gold Maple Leaf pendant, which may be a nod to her boyfriend’s home country.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • For a significant upgrade, start searching for pendants and wall sconces, which are a bit more complicated to install but can offer a high impact on a space.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Lavaliere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavaliere. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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